North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA)/24th Psychology Undergraduate Conference (Fall 2017)/VA Hospitals

Speaker: Jason Bonner Ph.D.

Types of Jobs at the VA

• clinical
• mental health
• primary care
• research
  • lots of funding available and University affiliation
• and many more

Types of work within mental health

• PTSD/Trauma
  • combat trauma
• Sexual Trauma
  • sexual abuse from fellow soldiers
• General Trauma (non combat)
  • guilt for death of fellow soldiers

Perks

• internships and fellowships
• alot of benefits including paid leave
• GS13 pay

Resources

• A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist at the VA
• Five Reasons Psychologist Love working for VHA
• MIRECC/CoE
• Psychology Training
• Standards for psychologist
• VA Psychology Timeline